What are the advantages of a used electric vehicle?
time2025/10/16
- For used car buyers, the advantages of new energy electric vehicles are cost-saving and ease of driving.
For used car buyers, the advantages of new energy electric vehicles aren't just "high-tech gimmicks" but the real benefits of "saving money and being easy to drive." After reading this article, you'll find that choosing the right used new energy electric vehicle can be even more cost-effective than a gasoline car!
1. Low Maintenance Costs
Most used car buyers are concerned about future expenses, and the low cost of new energy vehicles is tailor-made for those seeking a budget-conscious lifestyle: electricity costs 80% less than gasoline. Let's do the math: a gasoline car consumes 8L of fuel per 100km, and at 8 yuan/L for 92-grade gasoline, the fuel cost per 100km is 64 yuan. A new energy vehicle consumes 15kWh of electricity per 100km, and at a home charging station, the cost per 100km is only 7.5 yuan. For a 50km daily commute, a gasoline car would cost 960 yuan per month in fuel, while a new energy vehicle would cost 112 yuan per month in electricity, a total savings of 4,240 yuan in half a year!
New energy vehicles are also affordable. New energy vehicles lack an engine, so maintenance only involves replacing the air conditioning filter and inspecting the three-electric system, which costs 200 yuan per session, making the annual maintenance cost less than one-quarter of that of a gasoline car. Even more worry-free, many used new energy vehicles are still under warranty (for example, BYD's three-electric system warranty is transferable), and battery and motor issues can be repaired free of charge.
2. Driving Experience Smashes Comparably Priced Gasoline Cars: Quiet, Smooth, and Like a New Car
Even a three-year-old used new energy electric vehicle boasts a driving experience that outperforms similarly priced gasoline vehicles—the core reason being the "motor characteristics," which eliminate engine noise and transmission jerking.
So quiet that you can hear tire noise, new energy vehicles produce only a slight electrical hum. At low speeds, they're 5-10 decibels quieter than gasoline vehicles, even sleeping children in the back seat won't be disturbed. So smooth that there's "no shifting feel." Driven by electric motors, new energy vehicles deliver power as smoothly as flowing water. Even when following a car in a traffic jam, there's no jerking sensation when pressing the accelerator or brake.
Even more conveniently, most new energy electric vehicles have a "single-pedal mode," automatically decelerating when you release the accelerator, eliminating the need for frequent braking and foot fatigue in traffic jams.
3. "Urgent Needs" in First-Tier Cities: No License Plate Restrictions, No Traffic Restrictions, and Save on Lottery Fees
For residents of license plate-restricted cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, used new energy vehicles offer advantages over gasoline vehicles: They eliminate the need for a lottery and can be directly licensed. Beijing's new energy vehicle license plate queues are common, but used new energy vehicles (non-operating vehicles) can use their original license plate quota after transfer, eliminating the need for a lottery or auction, saving tens of thousands of yuan in license fees.
New energy electric vehicles are free of traffic restrictions and can be driven freely on weekdays, offering maximum practicality.
4. They Offer Features Unmatched by Comparably Priced Gasoline Vehicles
The advantages of new energy vehicles are even more pronounced in used vehicles: used new energy vehicles priced between 50,000 and 100,000 yuan can rival the features of gasoline vehicles priced above 150,000 yuan.
Full Range of Intelligent Features
Many used new energy vehicles feature screens 10 inches or larger, rearview cameras, intelligent voice control, and even automated driving assistance; similarly priced gasoline vehicles may not offer such a high value.
Thoughtful Details
Most new energy vehicles feature USB fast charging ports, automatic parking, and remote start. These seemingly minor features significantly enhance the driving experience.
5. Flexible City Commuting, Easy Parking, and Sufficient Range for Daily Use
For city drivers, a used new energy vehicle's compact size and practicality make it more practical than a gasoline vehicle. Its flexible design makes parking easy. Many used new energy vehicles are compact, less than four meters long, making narrow road crossings and parallel parking a breeze, even for beginners.
- Ample Range
Nowadays, used new energy vehicles, even three years old, boast a range of 200-300 kilometers (for example, a 2021 BYD Yuan PLUS can still boast over 300 kilometers of range). For a daily commuter of 50 kilometers, charging once a week is sufficient, without worrying about insufficient range.
A final reminder: When buying a used new energy vehicle, pay attention to these two points.
1. Check the battery health (SOH): Prioritize vehicles with an SOH ≥ 80%. Be cautious with those below 80% to avoid a rapid drop in battery life.
2. Verify whether the warranty is transferable: Ask whether the manufacturer's warranty can be transferred with the vehicle (for example, BYD and GAC Aion support this, while Tesla and NIO partially support it). Having a warranty provides greater peace of mind.
In fact, the core advantage of used new energy vehicles is that they "fit everyday driving needs"—saving money, easy to drive, no license plate restrictions, and high-end features. For office workers, families, and those living in cities with license plate restrictions, they are a more worthwhile choice than similarly priced gasoline vehicles.